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LOT 1792
Post Saxon Decorated Lead Spindle Whorl with Runic Letter
CIRCA 1200 A.D.
1 1/8 in. (29.1 grams, 28 mm).
Biconical in form, with flat top and bottom surfaces, central perforation measuring 9.2 mm; both surfaces decorated with raised motifs including a non-standard rune shape (but similar to the Hægel rune). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LIN-5C4312.
The raised design resembles some Anglo-Saxon runes: for example, the Hægel rune with a pellet, Yr rune and others. Perhaps the motifs were designed by someone who had seen runes in a text somewhere.
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LOT 1792
Post Saxon Decorated Lead Spindle Whorl with Runic Letter
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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Post Saxon Decorated Lead Spindle Whorl with Runic Letter
Circa 1200 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Biconical in form, with flat top and bottom surfaces, central perforation measuring 9.2 mm; both surfaces decorated with raised motifs including a non-standard rune shape (but similar to the Hægel rune). 29.1 grams, 28 mm
Found near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LIN-5C4312.
The raised design resembles some Anglo-Saxon runes: for example, the Hægel rune with a pellet, Yr rune and others. Perhaps the motifs were designed by someone who had seen runes in a text somewhere. -
Anglo-Scandinavian Gilt Bronze Rectangular Jewelled Brooch
11th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £40
Rectangular in plan with incurved edges; the border a series of graduated lobes, the larger ones each with a cell to accept a gemstone, with some still present; central panel with a D-shaped cell to each inner edge to accept enamel; lugs and catch to reverse. 21 grams, 38.8 mm
Found Norfolk, UK. -
Anglo-Saxon 'Cocked Hat' Sword Pommel Cap
England, 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a rectangular-in-plan cap with a median lobe and scooped edges, a small attachment lug to each short end; outer faces of the lobe with a neat circular socket; a recess to the underside. 13.9 grams, 49 mm
Found UK. From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
